The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, a non-profit membership organization, has a full time opening for a library professional to serve as the main Reference Services Librarian in the DAR Library.
The National Headquarters located across from the Ellipse, near the White House, at 1776 D Street, is well known as the home of Constitution Hall and Memorial Continental Hall, both National Historic Landmarks. It includes the DAR Library, one of the nation’s premier genealogical research centers and is ranked as one of the most important national institutions based on the uniqueness of sources. Many thousands of volumes of genealogical compilations, record abstracts, and other materials such as family histories, cemetery record transcriptions, and Bible records are available only at the DAR Library. The Reference Services Librarian will have the opportunity to provide genealogical reference services to researchers in the DAR Library and contribute their skills in educational programming, development of web-content, and collection development. The successful candidate will also have a genuine passion, interest in and knowledge of genealogical and American historical research, and a genuine desire to share their passion and expertise with others. Essential Responsibilities Include:
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The position works full-time (40 hours per week) Tuesday through Saturday. For more information about the DAR Library and other programs and activities please visit our website at www.dar.org.
Submission Requirements: Please send a cover letter and resume or application outlining your qualifications and skills for the position along with salary requirements to:
Attention: Human Resources Director
National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
1776 D St., N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20006-5303
E-mail: resumes@dar.org
Fax: 202-737-5702
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